| As part of the largest estuary in the insular Caribbean, the 208 km2 Los Haitises National Park is a protected area in the northeast of the country (see map), which offers the visitor a rich variety of natural wonders to explore, including: large expanses of mangrove, humid subtropical forest, seagrass beds, and pristine keys scattered along the length of the coast.
The irregular topography of small, vegetation covered hills so characteristic of Los Haitises is the result of erosion subsequent to uplifting of the underlying limestone bedrock, formed over millions of years by marine organisms.
Guided tours of the park leave from Sabana de la Mar on the south coast of Samaná Bay, and from the community of Samaná on the north coast. |
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